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This chicken Broccoli Cheddar Soup is comfort food at its best and tastes just like Panera. This soup is an easy dinner that hits the...

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FAQ

Grate or shred the cheese: The key to getting cheese to melt evenly in soup is to grate or shred it. Smaller pieces of cheese have more surface area, allowing them to melt quicker and more uniformly. Avoid using pre-packaged shredded cheese as it often contains additives that can prevent proper melting.
Mild cheddar, Colby, Monterey jack, mozzarella, Swiss and queso blanco can all work well. “The best cheeses to melt into soups are cheeses that are higher in moisture and have a lower melting point,” says Bauer. In addition to cheddar and Monterey jack, he recommends Fontina and Gruyère.
At a temperature of 150 or so, the protein bonds in the cheese break down and as a result, too much fo the moisture escapes too quickly. Keep the heat very low, and make sure the cheese is one of the last things added to the soup.
How to Melt Cheese
  1. 6 steps to successfully melt cheese for recipes & more.
  2. Start with a Mild or Sharp Cheddar. ...
  3. Shred the Cheese. ...
  4. Start with a roux and make a bechamel sauce. ...
  5. Add cheese and melt until blended. ...
  6. Watch Closely & Stir Often. ...
  7. Remove from Heat.
Hot liquids, like pasta water, heavy cream, melted butter, or beaten eggs, help distribute melted cheese evenly by surrounding it with heat. Since every bit of surface area is in contact with hot liquid, the cheese melts at the same rate. No clumps to be found, just a glossy, luscious sauce.
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